I am slowly but surely getting my 416 Taylor together, have the bases, rings, and scope onboard, next come the express rear and hooded front sight, crossbolts, barrel band sling mount, etc. I am wondering as to weight, what should a 416 Taylor weigh with a 24" barrel? I am not a small guy, and am not recoil shy, but I want to know the weight of comparible rifles. Can anyone help me with this ???

Good luck and good shooting,
Eterry

I've shot taylors from 8 to 10#... at 8#, 2250 (matching the 404) was fully acceptable, even from the bench, at 10, 2400 what even less, felt.

8.5 to 9 is a very good weight range, imho

jeffe

Thanks Jeffe, anyone else wanna ring in ??

Eterry

I'm not to much into this pounds, feet, yards, inch, and stuff, but my Taylor weights 3,6 kg. and thats no problem to carry or shoot for me.
I'm not a small guy either.

My talyor came back the smith weighing 8pounds 6 0z with scope I shot it twice. Then glass bedded it with a extra half pound of lead shot added to the bedding.

Now with scope sling fully load it weighs 10 pounds on the head. Just about right I do not think I would want it ligher. With full power loads the extra weight is nice.

Mine weighs about 9 lbs fully dressed and loaded for bear. It has a good stock with Pachmayer decelerator pad on it, and it is more comfortable to shoot than my factory Win M70 375 H&H.

Cheers
Canuck

Around 8.5lbs. Don't know for sure but whatever it is, it's worth its weight in gold.

Mine weighs 9lb 3oz without the scope, 10lb 1oz with the scope. It's a good weight for someone who is getting used to heavy guns. If I were to buy another one I'd have it made 9lb with the scope. As it stands, it's still my favorite rifle to hunt with.

9.5 lbs is about a perfect weight for a Taylor that is going to be used and shot on a steady basis. This is with a scope and three rounds. Loaded with a 400 grain bullet to 2380 or 2400 fps with a good recoil pad this is easy to shoot and can be carried all day. For North American hunting the 350 grain bullet at 2500 fps is a better choice. for big bears or hunting up north where you could encounter the same. Plus it's just a fun gun to have out on a trip.
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Take good care,
Dave

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Originally posted by 470 Mbogo:
with a good recoil pad this is easy to shoot

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And I think we agree on what that might be, Dave?

Thanks guys for the advice, have been busy and didnt reply. Mine is at 8 3/4 lbs with scope, have some other goodies to add. But the pad on it has got to go, it is as hard as a rock and cresent shaped. Will go with a decelorator most likely, but also have a mercury tube if needed, but hope not to use it.

Good luck and good shooting,
Eterry

My .404 weighs in just over 10# scoped & I wouldn't want it much lighter for a shooter. It's comfortable off the bench & not too heavy to tote in the flats & foothills. If I carried it a bunch, shot it less, say as a backup, then 8.5-9# would work for me.
If you want to add a bit of weight, try a merc. reducer in the butt, about 12oz, works to about 10oz. after installation. Sounds like a nice project, make sure you post a pic.

Most 416s and 404 and for that matter .375s should weigh 9 to 9.5 lbs empty without scope IMO. The Taylor and .375 should do well at 9 lbs.

A little help for Mbogo